58 Cakes by Nia Cummings “Go your own way. A wedding is an event in time but it stays with you forever so make sure it tells your story.” – Nia, Cakes by Nia Cummings SUSTAINABILITY Another new collection of Nia’s, Candlelit, celebrates the timeless beauty of sugar and the importance of sustainability. “I love matching your bouquets and buttonholes, but you don’t need to worry about the season when you create from sugar, and all your flowers can be preserved as a keepsake so nothing is wasted,” she says. “I hear from so many couples who’ve kept their sugar work, and framed their hand-drawn menu cards that I display with every cake. Sugar is all about preservation and memory-making and works beautifully when the peonies are hard to come by, the summer fades and candles are lit towards the end of the wedding season.” Anna Lewis Luxury Cakes CAKE MEADOWS “A trend that’s taken Instagram by storm is the cake meadow,” Laura Yearwood from Laura’s Pantry tells us. “This concept brings the outdoors inside, turning the cake table into a stunning display of floral elegance. The idea places your cake amid a whimsical arrangement of the prettiest blooms and fresh foliage creating a dreamy planted or meadowlike effect.” Anna too, predicts this from of displaying the big-day bake will be hot property: “I predict we’ll also see more simply designed cakes, framed by beautiful, floral cake meadows, especially for marquee and country house weddings.” KEEP IT PERSONAL “Celebrant-led weddings are the number one wedding trend right now,” Nia says. “It’s the chance to have your ceremony your way and firmly stamp your personality into a more original, less formal occasion and is filtering into all aspects of wedding planning, including the cake. Symbols of entwined heritage, pieces of pottery, sketches of wedding venues, pets, passions – I’ve replicated them all in sugar to bring a personal love story to life. It can also pay homage to loved ones: a Chinese dragon for a grandmother, a blue moon rose designed by a grandfather and isn’t this what a marriage is all about? Unsurprisingly, this trend created a must collection for me.” ALL ABOUT TEXTURE “This year is all about adding a touch of whimsy and sophistication,” Laura says. “Icing ruffles are still popular with their playful and romantic vibe, they create a soft and flowing aesthetic that adds a dreamy dimension to the cake. I’ve seen a big increase in enquiries for cakes that incorporate wafer or rice paper texture; these bring a delicate and ethereal quality, offering a fine, almost lace-like texture to the cake’s surface. Whether you’re aiming for a boho-chic celebration or a more refined affair, textured wedding cakes are the perfect canvas to turn your cake dreams into a delicious reality.” Gem too has a similar prediction: “I expect to see some more modern trends using wafer or rice paper giving focus, texture and movement.” As does Nia: “Ruffles, in particular have been around forever, but this year I’m excited to see wafer paper being used to create different looks and modern designs.” “For those who subscribe to the less-is-more philosophy, ribbons and bows are staging a stylish revival, infusing a clean modern wedding cake with a touch of timeless elegance.” – Lisa, Wedding Cakes by Lisa Broughton Gorgeous Gem's Bakery
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